Camping

Four developed campgrounds and one overnight use area are available. No trailer hook-ups exist at any RNSP campground. Campgrounds charge different rates for summer season and off season. There is a charge for each extra vehicle per site and a day use fee. Check with reservations at 1-800-444-7275 for rates.

Reservations may be made up to six months in advance by calling 1-800-444-PARK (7275). For international calls, use (916) 638-5883. For campground facilities in neighboring communities, see our lodging page for contact information.

All campers should be bear aware!

Jedediah Smith Campground

Located along Highway 199 in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. 106 RV or tent sites are available in an old-growth redwood forest. Length limit on RVs is 36 feet (12 m), 31 feet (10 m) for trailers. Restrooms, showers, dump station, bearproof lockers, and fire pits. Campfire programs, guided walks, and junior ranger programs offered.

Mill Creek Campground

SUMMER ONLY

Located six miles south of Crescent City off Highway 101 in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. 145 RV or tent sites are available in a second-growth redwood forest. Length limit on RVs is 31 feet (10 m), 27 feet (9 m) for trailers. Restrooms, showers, dump station, bearproof lockers, and fire pits. Campfire programs, guided walks, and junior ranger programs offered.

Elk Prairie Campground

Located off Highway 101 and on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. 75 RV or tent sites are available next to a prairie and an old-growth redwood forest. Length limit on RVs is 27 feet (9 m), 24 feet (8 m) for trailers. Restrooms, showers, dump station, bearproof lockers, and fire pits. Campfire programs, guided walks, and junior ranger programs offered.

Gold Bluffs Beach Campground

No reservations. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED

Located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park at the end of Davison Road (off Highway 101). 25 RV sites are available on the beach, however RVs must be less than 24 feet ( 8 m) long and no more than eight feet (2-½ m) wide. 29 tent sites are available on the beach. Restrooms, solar showers, and fire pits. Campfire programs offered.

Lake Earl Trail Camp

Located north of Crescent City in Tolowa Dunes State Park. Six primitive walk-in and horse sites. Inquire at Jedediah Smith or Mill Creek campgrounds.

Humboldt Lagoons

Located south of Orick in Humboldt Lagoons State Park. Six stone lagoon environmental camps accessible by boat only. Pit toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, and bear poles.

Patrick's Point Campground

Located 15 miles south of Orick in Patrick’s Point State Park. 124 RV or tent sites, RV length limit 31 feet (10 m). Restrooms, showers, dump station, and fire pits. Campfire programs offered.

For camping in the adjacent Smith River National Recreation Area, call 1-877-444-6777. See the California State Parks web site for camping in nearby state parks such as Patrick’s Point and Humboldt Lagoons.